A rich, creamy, and crowd-pleasing side dish
Looking for the ultimate comfort food side dish? This Cream Cheese Corn Casserole is it! 🌽🧀✨ With sweet corn, cream cheese, and a buttery, golden topping, it’s creamy, cheesy, and downright irresistible. The recipe comes together in minutes and bakes up bubbly and delicious—perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, or Sunday dinners. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just want a cozy casserole for your family, this dish is simple to make, always a hit, and pairs beautifully with holiday mains like roast turkey, ham (or smoked beef/chicken ✅ per substitution rule), and prime rib. A true classic you’ll be making on repeat!
Time Breakdown
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Servings: 8
Ingredients List
- 2 cans (15 oz each) whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) creamed corn
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 box (8.5 oz) cornbread mix (such as Jiffy)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
Kitchen Tools You’ll Need
This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- Oven mitts
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together corn, creamed corn, cream cheese, butter, eggs, cornbread mix, shredded cheddar, and seasonings until well combined. 🌽🧀
- Transfer to dish: Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, until the top is golden and the center is set.
- Serve hot: Let casserole cool for 5 minutes before scooping and serving.
Pro Tips
- Make Ahead: Assemble casserole up to 24 hours in advance, cover, and refrigerate. Bake just before serving.
- Extra Creamy: Add ½ cup sour cream for a richer texture.
- Cheesy Upgrade: Swap cheddar for Monterey Jack or pepper jack for a spicy kick. 🌶️
- Serving Idea: Garnish with chopped green onions or fresh parsley for a pop of color.
Nutrition Table
| Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 320 | 7g | 35g | 17g | 2g | 9g |